Nympheus LuminansiS , WATERLILIES OF LIGHT BY LAURENCE SAUNOIS © 2025

TOUR  ITINERARY

NYMPHEUS LUMINANSIS, Les Nymphéas de la Lumière
“The Waterlilies of Light”
by Laurence Saunois

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" An immersive, vibrant painting, where the depth of the waters interacts with the light of the sky. Nympheus Luminansis is the masterful culmination of eight years of exceptionally demanding work, whose power and beauty dazzled visitors to the exhibition.

André Mellinger

Mayor of the city of Figeac

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"Nympheus Luminansis: The Waterlilies of Light is far more than a love letter to renowned artist Claude Monet. It is a masterful example of contemporary French impressionism, which leaves its viewers thoroughly captivated. Laurence Saunois has taken a sublime and intricate approach to recreate the inspiration behind Monet's signature series of Waterlilies paintings which are thoughtfully crafted and filled with endless and delightful details. Those who love impressionism will love this series and will find something new in each piece every time."  

Dayne Rugh 

Slater Memorial Museum Curator, Historian, Author

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For tour information, or to book the exhibition for display in North America, contact:
David J. Wagner, Ph.D., Tour Director
David J. Wagner, L.L.C.
Phone: (414) 221-6878
Email: davidjwagnerllc@yahoo.com
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Nympheus Luminansis is a series of ten original paintings by French artist Laurence Saunois, paying tribute to Claude Monet and his water lily universe. This artistic project combines light, color, immersion, and pictorial memory in a contemporary and sensitive approach to the theme of the water garden.
A traveling exhibition
Presented as a museum exhibition, Nympheus Luminansis, les Nymphéas de la Lumière (Nympheus Luminansis, Water Lilies of Light) is the subject of a tour organized by David J. Wagner in the United States, targeting museums committed to the Impressionist heritage and nature as a source of inspiration.
The tour will begin in Figeac (France) in November 2025, before moving to the United States in 2026.

- A worldwide exhibition of contemporary naturalist art, a tribute to Claude Monet. Nympheus Luminansis is a major museum exhibition conceived by artist Laurence Saunois, offering a unique immersion in a poetic universe combining nature, light and color. A world premiere in Figeac, this touring exhibition is about to cross the Atlantic to prestigious American museums
. - An artistic project in the service of nature.
Through meticulous oil paintings, Nympheus Luminansis, les Nymphéas de la Lumière questions our relationship with living things. The universe created echoes the water lilies, water as the source of life, and light as the revealer of the plant and animal world. Each painting becomes a fragment of a fragile, precious nature, both real and dreamlike.
- Cultural and environmental outreach. The exhibition aims to raise public awareness of the beauty and richness of the natural world, while establishing a dialogue between art and nature. By inviting itself to well-known cultural institutions, Nympheus Luminansis actively contributes to the dissemination of art that is committed, accessible and meaningful.
- A recognized and supported exhibition.
Thanks to the quality of her work, her contemporary naturalistic approach and her assertive artistic vision, Laurence Saunois has established herself on the international scene. This tour is also an opportunity to strengthen ties between museums, galleries, collectors and art enthusiasts around the world.
- Professionals, institutions, journalists: if you have any questions about the exhibition, the works or future programming, please don't hesitate to contact me directly. A full press kit will soon be available on request.